Wildflower Field Guide, North America
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Zantedeschia aethiopica, conocida comúnmente como alcatraz, cala, cala de EtiopÃa, aro de EtiopÃa, lirio de agua, cartucho, flor de pato o flor del jarro, es una planta perenne herbácea de origen sudafricano, (se ha naturalizado y también se cultiva en muchas otras partes del mundo de clima cálido o tropical, como el sur de Europa, América, Nueva Zelanda y Australia occidental) de la familia de las aráceas, la más robusta y ampliamente naturalizada del género Zantedeschia.
Zantedeschia aethiopica, commonly known as alcatraz, cala, Ethiopian cala, Ethiopian hoop, water lily, cartridge, duck flower or pitcher flower, is a perennial herbaceous plant of South African origin, (naturalized and also cultivated in many other parts of the world with warm or tropical climate, such as southern Europe, America, New Zealand and Western Australia) of the family of the aráceas, the most robust and widely naturalized of the genus Zantedeschia.
Its been a cold wet spring so far and so my crocuses I planted in my lawn have not been blooming at the same time like I hoped. Some are more shaded than others which doesn't help. This was one happy group that I thought looked nice.
Also called Yellow Toadflax, which is not very appealing, and Linaria Vulgaris for the Latin speakers among you. Please note that vulgaris simply means "common," without the modern English connotations of 'vulgar.' Grows wild, quite pretty, spreads prolifically, some consider it an invasive weed, since it's not native to North America, but has become naturalized here from Asia and Europe and has spread across the continent (a little like dandelions, but not quite so fecund).
I made this image on a dewy morning in August.
Some species of Agapanthus are commonly known as lily of the Nile (or African lily in the UK), although they are not lilies and all of the species are native to Southern Africa (South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique) though some have become naturalized in scattered places around the world (Australia, Great Britain, Mexico, Ethiopia, Jamaica, etc.). Agapanthus is a genus of herbaceous perennials that mostly bloom in summer. The leaves are basal, curved, and linear, growing up to 60 cm long. They are rather leathery and arranged in two opposite rows. The plant has a mostly underground stem called a rhizome (like a ginger 'root') that is used as a storage organ. The roots, which grow out of the rhizome, are white, thick and fleshy. The inflorescence is a pseudo-umbel subtended by two large bracts at the apex of a long, erect scape, up to 2 m tall. They have funnel-shaped or tubular flowers, in hues of blue to purple, shading to white. 1308
Equus asinus, Wild Burro. Panamint valley.
The "wild" burro arrived in the New World via the Spanish explorers in the 1600's. They first spread through Europe from the Mideast .
" Wild donkeys are cute but destructive, and park officials don’t know what to do with them. "
from left: Crocus vernus cv., Ipheion uniflorum, Crocus tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant', Iris reticulata cv., Narcissus 'February Gold'
Lens: Helios 44-2 58mm f/2.0
Oxalis articulata, known as pink-sorrel, pink wood sorrel, windowbox wood-sorrel, chari amilo, sourgrass, netho saag is a perennial plant species in the genus Oxalis native to temperate South America. It has been introduced in Europe in gardens and is now naturalized in these areas. The plant is susceptible to rust.
"The Scarlet Pimpernel is the first novel in a series of historical fiction by Baroness Orczy, published in 1905. It was written after her stage play of the same title enjoyed a long run in London, having opened in Nottingham in 1903.
The novel is set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution. The title is the nom de guerre of its hero and protagonist, a chivalrous Englishman who rescues aristocrats before they are sent to the guillotine."
"They seek him here, they seek him there, that demned elusive pimpernel!"
I'm always happy to see this tiny wildflower in springtime! It usually pops up in waste places, as here, at the edge of the parking lot.
Anagallis arvensis.
"A. arvensis is now naturalised almost worldwide, with a range that encompasses the Americas, Central and East Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Malasia, the Pacific Islands, Australasia and Southern Africa"--Wikipedia.
Lilium candidum, the Madonna lily, or white lily is a plant in the true lily family. It is native to the Balkans and Middle East, and naturalized in other parts of Europe, including France, Italy, and Ukraine, and in North Africa, the Canary Islands, Mexico, and other regions. It has been cultivated since antiquity, for at least 3,000 years (Wikipedia)
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Acer negundo, the box elder, boxelder maple, Manitoba maple or ash-leaved maple, is a species of maple native to North America. This fast-growing, short-lived tree has been introduced to and naturalized throughout much of the world, including in South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, much of Europe, and parts of Asia.
It occurs very often in Ukraine and is considered a very harmful invasive species.
In 2023, according to the order of the Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine, it was included in the "List of alien species of trees prohibited in reforestation", with a corresponding ban on its use for the creation and restoration of forests and field protection strips in Ukraine.
Common, or European, Barberry (Berberis vulgaris), native to parts of Europe, England and Africa, widely naturalized in North America
Years ago, I gave up on mowing this boggy area of my yard. When I dug up some invasive yellow irises from my flower beds, I threw (not planted) them back here. Where I put them was out of frame and to the right.
Now, it seems, they are taking over the area and choking the weeds out. It's one of my favorite parts of the yard, especially in the Spring!
AND...I no longer have to mow it... :)
Lilium martagon (Liliaceae) 182 20
Lilium martagon (martagon lily or Turk's cap lily) is a Eurasian species of lily (Liliaceae family).
It is native to the whole of Europe (except for the British Isles and northern Europe), the Caucasus, West-Siberia, East Siberia and North Mongolia. It is naturalized in the British Isles and Northern Europe.
This plant reaches heights of 90 to 200 centimeters and produces racemes of nodding, pink recurved flowers from June to July.
One of the largest North American populations of naturalized Rose-ringed Parakeets lives in Bakersfield, California.
Hart Park, Bakersfield, California 2011